HR Advisor and Benefits Coordinator - Benefits

Job Number

2026-15420

Position Summary

Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates. In line with UAE regulations, Emirati candidates are encouraged to apply.

New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD)  seeks to appoint a HR Advisor and Benefits Coordinator reporting to Manager, Employee Benefits. 

Working in a team environment, responsible for all benefits administration with primary focus on AD and GCC pension plans, and health insurance enrollments. Ensure data forms and HRIS data entry are accurately and properly entered and completed. Coordinate activities and communications with employees, internal departments and vendors in Abu Dhabi and NY. Generate and distribute periodic and ad hoc management reports. Respond to employee payroll inquiries.  Provide back up for other team members in benefits and compensation administration. Cross-train in all functions and assists with employee enrollment and orientations. Contribute to department process development and improvement, HRIS modification and enhancement.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide support in the administration of new enrollments and changes for current employees for health and retirement plans, specifically GCC and Abu Dhabi pension plans. Respond to and resolve employee inquiries or concerns regarding benefits, services and coverage issues.  Manage relationships with internal stakeholders (employees, Controller’s office, other HR teams, etc.) and vendors.  Help to resolve service issues, improve and streamline processes. Ensure completion of benefits transactions and deductions as part of the monthly payroll. Respond to inquiries from employees and managers.  Assist with coordinating payroll actions with the Finance Payroll Managers. Perform audit of HRIS and benefits entries
• PeopleLink healthcare and pension inquiry resolution: Assist as a resource for the PeopleLink team to inquiries for information and assistance on general HR-related matters from walk-ins, emails and telephone calls, etc. Provide back-up services for PL team for incoming inquiries related to NYUAD private school benefit, employment letters, NYUAD portable tuition, salary and allowances advance process, and housing advance requests
• Under limited supervision, conduct analyses and interpret program rules and policies so that benefit programs are administered effectively and in accordance with the organization's reward strategy. Study, design, and implement the organization's benefit programs, such as accident and health insurance coverage, retirement and pension plans, income continuance, holidays, and vacations so employees receive the appropriate benefits for their position. Apply employee benefit policy related knowledge and skill sets to determine current benefit trends and compare with legislated requirements and programs. Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and one to four years of experience. Frequently reports to a Benefits Manager or Compensation & Benefits Manager

•  Management Reports - create and maintain databases and spreadsheets to capture information not available on the HRIS. Track transactions and keep logs updated at all times. Collect and analyze data. Generate routine and ad hoc reports as requested

• Department Administration - coordinate administrative tasks such as vacation planning, shared folder clean-ups, revamping of internal trackers and forms and generating purchase orders for the Compensation, Benefits and HRIS function

Required Education: 

• Bachelor's degree in a related field 

Preferred Education: 

• Master's degree

Required Experience: 

• 3+ years of experience in human resources or systems related area with exposure to any combination of experiences in HR administration, HRIS, payroll, benefits, compensation, and/or employee relations
• Detail oriented
• Strong analytical skills

• Ability to see the big picture and the implication of actions on the organization beyond immediate job responsibilities

• Expertise with Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to multitask, handle multiple priorities, operate in a fastpaced environment and meet critical deadlines
• Flexibility to meet rapidly changing priorities
• General knowledge of Human Resources administration, operations and policies

Preferred Experience: 

• General knowledge of Human Resources administration, operations and polices